What is the LVS 16.0?
- Usable energy: 16 kWh from four 4 kWh LVS modules (51.2 V, 45 kg each)
- 250 A continuous discharge: exceptional for a 48 V battery, with 360 A peak for 5 seconds — excellent motor-starting capability
- System voltage: 51.2 V (40–57.6 V operating), compatible with the widely used 48 V hybrid inverters
- Large expansion range: up to 64 modules in parallel for 256 kWh (tower parallel function applies to towers of 1–4 modules)
- Enclosure: IP55 floor-standing, indoor or outdoor, 1227 × 650 × 298 mm, 199 kg, ≥95% round-trip efficiency
The BYD Battery-Box Premium LVS 16.0 is a 51.2 V LFP battery delivering 16 kWh usable from four 4 kWh modules. Its standout specification is 250 A continuous discharge with 360 A peak for five seconds — far above the roughly 100 A typical of 48 V batteries. That means it can start motors, pumps and multiple air-conditioning compressors simultaneously without the system faulting.
Why does 250 A matter, and who needs it?
A battery is limited not only by capacity but by maximum discharge current. A battery delivering 100 A at 51.2 V supplies about 5.1 kW; if peak load exceeds that, the system either limits output or pulls from the grid regardless of remaining capacity. In homes with several air-conditioners starting together, or pool and water pumps with high inrush, that ceiling is felt immediately. The LVS 16.0 supplies 250 A continuous at 51.2 V — roughly 12.8 kW — with 360 A available for five seconds, comfortably covering heavy starting loads. That is why it gets specified where both capacity and delivery power are needed within a 48 V architecture. Its other strength is compatibility breadth on the 48 V side: Victron MultiPlus/Quattro/EasySolar, SMA Sunny Island, Studer, Schneider XW Pro, Selectronic, GoodWe, Sungrow, SolarEdge, Solis and Deye all appear in the Minimum Configuration List, making it a practical retrofit for existing systems.
Highlights from the datasheet
- 250 A continuous discharge: several times the typical 48 V battery, handling peak loads and motor starts with ease
- 360 A peak for 5 seconds: covers inrush from air-conditioning compressors and large pumps
- 16 kWh within a 48 V system: substantial capacity without moving to a high-voltage inverter
- Expandable to 256 kWh: up to 64 modules in parallel for larger commercial work
- IP55 floor-standing, indoor or outdoor: flexible siting
- Very broad 48 V inverter list: Victron, SMA Sunny Island, Studer, Schneider, Selectronic, GoodWe, Sungrow, SolarEdge, Solis and Deye per the official list
- 47.53 MWh minimum warranted throughput: clearly stated for service-life estimation
Key specifications (LVS 16.0)
| Specification | Datasheet value |
|---|---|
| Usable Energy | 16 kWh |
| Battery Module / Number of Modules | LVS (4 kWh, 51.2 V, 45 kg) จำนวน 4 โมดูล |
| Nominal Voltage | 51.2 V |
| Operating Voltage | 40 - 57.6 V |
| Max Cont. Output Current / Peak Output Current | 250 A / 360 A (5 วินาที) |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Depth of Discharge (test condition) | 100% DOD (ทดสอบที่ 0.2C ชาร์จ/คายประจุ ที่ +25 °C) |
| Minimum Throughput Energy (warranty) | 47.53 MWh |
| Round-trip Efficiency | ≥ 95% |
| Dimensions (H/W/D) / Weight | 1227 x 650 x 298 mm / 199 kg |
| Protection Rating | IP55 (ติดตั้งในหรือนอกอาคาร ตั้งพื้น) |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C ถึง +50 °C (มี charge derating ระหว่าง -10 °C ถึง +5 °C) |
| Communication | CAN |
| Scalability | ขนานได้สูงสุด 64 โมดูล รวม 256 kWh (ฟังก์ชันขนานทาวเวอร์ใช้ได้เฉพาะทาวเวอร์ที่มี 1-4 โมดูล ส่วน LVS 20.0 และ LVS 24.0 ใช้เป็นทาวเวอร์เดี่ยวเท่านั้น) |
| Compatible Inverters | Victron MultiPlus / Quattro / EasySolar / Multi RS Solar 48 V, SMA Sunny Island SI 4.4M-8.0H, Studer XTS/XTM/XTH/VT/VS, Schneider XW Pro 8548, Selectronic SPMC480-482, GoodWe ES/EM/BP/SBP, Sungrow SH5K-30, SolarEdge SE5-10K-RWS, Solis S6-EH1P(3-6)K-L / K-L-PRO, Deye SUN-...SG01LP1/SG04LP3-EU, Hoymiles HYS-(3.0-6.0)LV-EUG1 (ตาม Minimum Configuration List V1.12) |
| Warranty | datasheet ระบุ 10 ปี — เงื่อนไขฉบับเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้: ตัวสินค้า 5 ปี + สมรรถนะเหลือ 60% 7 ปี (ขยายเป็น 10 ปีเมื่อเชื่อมต่ออินเทอร์เน็ต) |
Note: every figure above comes straight from the BYD Lithium Battery Co., Ltd. (ตาม datasheet ฉบับปัจจุบัน) — บริษัทในเครือ BYD Company Limited datasheet. Actual system design (strings per MPPT, cable sizing, breakers) must be calculated for each site.
Why this model suits Phuket
- Homes with multiple aircon units and pool pumps: high peak current starts heavy loads together without tripping, a common failure point with lower-current batteries
- Upgrading an existing 48 V system: adds substantial capacity without replacing the inverter
- IP55 outdoor capability: suits homes without an enclosed plant room, though a roofed, ventilated position is always specified
- Floor loading must be verified: at 199 kg the unit needs a suitable floor and a workable delivery route
Who it suits
- Homes and villas with high peak loads: multiple air-conditioners, pool pumps and water pumps starting together
- 48 V hybrid systems needing serious capacity: without switching to high-voltage equipment
- Retrofit projects: where a compatible 48 V inverter is already installed
- Commercial work planning large expansion: up to 256 kWh
- Systems built on specialist inverters: Victron or Studer, common in high-quality off-grid designs
Summary
The BYD Battery-Box Premium LVS 16.0 pairs 16 kWh of 48 V storage with 250 A continuous and 360 A peak discharge — several times the current capability of typical 48 V batteries. That makes it the right answer for Phuket homes and villas with heavy simultaneous loads, and for retrofits adding capacity to an existing 48 V hybrid without replacing the inverter. It scales to 256 kWh for commercial applications.
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Download the datasheet (PDF) — full manufacturer specification sheet